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(un: p. carter )

[ some of you might have seen this username on the network before. she isn't a stranger to responding to other people's messages, nor to holding private conversation but as for addressing the entire network, well. this is certainly a first time.

peggy carter is in her office in the riverview police force. it's a slow afternoon, which is the only reason for this little message, really. ]

They're really quite attached to their celebrations aren't they. If I have to secure another event, be it a dance ball, a speed dating evening or anything that involves ribbons, glitter, gifts and large, outdoor parties, I fear I may have to file a complaint. Honestly now, this is getting out hand.

[ no one needs this amount of cheer, surely. ]

More importantly, I am searching for someone who might understand a thing or two about what makes these little devices tick.

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Sort of.

[ her accent wraps around the words, bringing in a flavour of both amusement and doubt. she knows there's a story there and a rather curious one, too. ]

Most heroes I've met are a touch more confident. A humble man?

[ she seems to know it's not quite the case. ]

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He smothers a smile, lifting his shoulders in another shrug. ]

Oh, I dunno. "Humble?" I'm not sure on that.

[ A beat, then, ]

I mean, someone might use that word to describe me, maybe. But I dunno if I would.

[ In fact, probably no one would. Or should. Ever. ]

Anyway. Do I get to know your name, or is this just a one-way street?

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I suppose that now that I know what to call you besides Star Lord -

[ she can spare him a smile and an introduction. ]

Peggy Carter. Good to meet you, Mr. Quill, the not-so-humble.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He snorts out a laugh, pressing a hand to his chest. ]

Please. No need to be so formal. Quill works just fine.

But the pleasure’s all mine, Peggy, the party-hater.

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Not a hater.

[ surely not. she bites back a smile and shakes her head. ]

I don't object to a party, they simply seem to be in excess here. No time to process one and three others follow.

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[ "Not a hater."

There's something about that particular phrase in that particular, posh sort of accent that is just. Delightful. And Peter has to bite down on his lower lip to cage in a snort of laughter. ]

I think it's kinda neat.

I mean, I dunno where the hell anyone finds the time to get any work done around here when they're celebrating a new thing every other week, but, hey. I'm basically a tourist, so it works out for me.